Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in Zambia
Zambia: Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses was 0 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0
World rank
3rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
3
in 2001
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in Zambia, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in Zambia is 0, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in Zambia peaked at 3 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.
Zambia ranks 3rd of 172 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.5556 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in Zambia?
- Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in Zambia was 0 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3 in 2001.
- What is the lowest cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
- How does Zambia rank for cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses?
- Zambia ranks 3rd out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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